Building connections
The students are starting to realize the many benefits of working on the solar project. They are starting to see the direct relationship between Tech class and math class. Although they knew there were connections, usually because Wes and I point them out, they are telling me what is happening in Tech class and relating it to what we are doing in math.
In math class, we are doing data analysis. Meanwhile, in Tech class they did experiments on the voltage different light sources emit and they graphed the results. The great part is that now we discuss the results of the graph but the students also discuss how they set up the tests. They identified the differences between each experiment and determined what the results mean.
This was one of the main objectives we strived for when applying for the grant: having the students be able to do the work, but also understand and be able to describe what they are doing. We also wanted them to realize that math is not just classroom lessons but has connections to the world they live in.
The other part is the students are looking forward to the next lesson that will include the solar panels and the greenhouses. Incidentally, I am also looking forward to it!
